SNAP Media Events
Victims blast Catholic hierarchy
- Victims blast Catholic hierarchy
- Church tries to get self-help group’s records
- Bishops reportedly approved new “hardball” strategy
- SNAP: “Dolan should denounce & stop this chilling move”
- Victims tell top Catholic officials: “Go after predators, not us”
- Group begs parishioners & public for help in “unprecedented attack”
- Head of Dolan’s old diocese wants a 19 year old rape victim’s private e-mails
- Another, facing criminal charges himself, is part of the “intimidation,” SNAP says
Unusual new abuse & cover up lawsuit is filed
- Unusual new abuse & cover up lawsuit is filed
- Accused predator priest violated four boys in one family
- The alleged crimes happened in Independence over two decades
Victim & parents speak publicly for 1st time
- Victim & parents speak publicly for 1st time
- They blast Catholic officials re alleged molester
- Twice accused predator priest is sent to Cincinnati
- But family wants him to be put in treatment center
- And they ask “Why was he put back in parishes in 2010?”
- Criminal charges against the clergyman in WV were dropped
- But that was because of legal technicalities, parents maintain
- Self help group begs archbishop: "Reach out to other victims"
Georgia priest ousted due to abuse allegations
- Georgia priest ousted due to abuse allegations
- He’s accused for the second time in three years
- Victims blast 2 GA Catholic officials about cleric
- Group wants alleged predator put in treatment center
- And they ask “Why was he put back in parishes in 2010?”
- Self help group begs archbishop: "Reach out to other victims"
Church officials push for more from support group
- Church officials push for more from support group
- They file new motion seeking more records & deposition
- And for 1st time, they also want info on bishop’s criminal case
- Victims also blast Finn for trying to “gut” state mandatory reporting law
- SNAP: “Both church legal moves have “far-reaching” impact & hurt non-Catholics too”
Victims write Chaminade alums
- Victims write Chaminade alums
- At least 20 ex-students report abuse
- SNAP also launches new local web page
- It focuses on 8 accused Marianists clerics
- And group will host two meetings this week
Another Marianist predator exposed
- Another Marianist predators exposed
- He abused a girl here but has left the country
- Despite “credible” allegations, he’s still on job today
- Men report 4 more child molesting Chaminade clerics
- SNAP will hold public meeting about growing scandal
- Therapist warns victims: “Don’t trust Marianist officials”
New abuse & cover up lawsuit is filed in KC
- Priest allegedly died of AIDS
- He’s publicly accused for 1st time
- New abuse & cover up lawsuit is filed
- For 2nd time in 2 days, a KC cleric is sued
- SNAP to Finn: “Don’t split hairs – do your moral & civic duty”
Winter Appeal 2023
To our friends,
2023 has been a long year with many ups and downs for us all. As we close out the year, we at SNAP hope that you are feeling like you are on your way to being healthy, fulfilled, and happy. This past year has brought both successes and challenges. Thanks to the support you have shown in the past, we’ve been able to celebrate the good days and weather the stormy ones. Now, we are once again asking for your support as we work to support survivors new and old as we ‘Move SNAP Forward.’
At SNAP we are proud to have hosted a very well-attended conference in August 2023. This event allowed us to gather friends, survivors, advocates, and allies for a weekend of camaraderie and connection. We were so happy to be able to welcome many first-time attendees to gather in person and are already looking forward to the next conference.
To strengthen our movement for justice, healing, and prevention, SNAP will be expanding our peer support and providing more volunteer opportunities in the coming year. Through this great work, we are ensuring survivor voices are represented as we work for significant change that will benefit children and survivors.
Right now, survivors worldwide are getting the help they need from SNAP, and more and more reach out to us daily, but we need your help to keep those programs going and get our volunteers the training they need to thrive.
Your tax-deductible gift to SNAP can help offset the cost of our important mission. If you are not in a position to contribute, you can still support us by sharing this letter with those who can. As we continue to fight for survivors across the globe, your donation or sharing the great work SNAP does will help us continue our work to protect the vulnerable, heal the wounded, and prevent abuse.
Your donation ensures SNAP will be there for those who need us more than ever!
Warmly,
Michael W. McDonnell, C.P.S.
Interim Executive Director